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Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 00:40
by Randyman
Rick Farris wrote:Randyman wrote:I got the western channel recently. I'm reliving my childhood watching all these old westerns; The Virginian, Wagon Train, Have Gun-Will Travel and on and on.
Rick, did your grandfather ever work on any of the old classic westerns? Richard Jaeckel was on the Virginian tonight, he had to be one of the hardest working actor during the 50's, 60's and 70's. He's played everything, cop, priest, cowboy, etc. Ever work with him Rick?
Randy
Westerns . . .
When I first went to work for Michael Landon, an assitant director asked if I was related to Richard Jaeckel. I was asked that several times when I was younger. I guess they saw a resemblence. I never worked with the man, but some of the old timers at the CBS lot in Studio City told me he was a good guy. As for my grandfather, I know that Warner Bros. loaned him to Republic Pictures on several occasions during the 40's & 50's to light some of their Westerns, but which ones I have no idea. My uncle Bob was the lighting gaffer on "How The West Was Won" back in the early 60's. My Grandad did work with James Garner on the original "Maverick" series at Warner's, as well as "The Law Man" and "Sugar Foot" with Will Hutchins. I visited him on all those productions when I was a kid, as Warners had a small Western set on the back lot. The Studio also had an annual Rodeo/Picnic out in Saugus for it's employees, and all the Western stars such as Garner would ride their horses in a parade prior to the rodeo. Of course, that was when real movie makers ran the studios. My grandad, I'm proud to say, was Warner Bros. top light man for many years. He was on a first name basis with studio chief, Jack Warner.
By the way, "The Virginian", "The Big Valley" and "Wagon Train" were all fimed just down the block from where I live today at the CBS lot, which had been Republic Studios until the 60's. The Wild, Wild, West was also filmed there in the 60's. Some of the exteriors were filmed in the West San Fernando Valley at what was known as Warner Ranch. Warner Ranch is now known as Woodland Hills, and is a major real estate development. Other movie ranches were the Spahn Ranch (where the Manson gang holed up) in Chatsworth, Correganville in the north Valley, and the Big Sky movie ranch in Simi Valley, where we filmed exteriors for Little House on the Praire (That was where the Walnut Grove set was built). The North West SFV was not developed in those days and was a perfect backdrop for Westerns. On Little House, I had the pleasure of working with most of the old timers that shot the original Bonanza series. In other words, I can light a Western too, if necessary, and light it GOOD! (Little House is considered a Western production with stage coaches, buck boards, horses, wranglers, etc. and I wore my Tony Lamas when lighting those sets)
Rick, now that you mention it there is a resemblance. Similar features. Richard Jaeckel was not a superstar but he was the epitome of a hardworking and busy actor. He seemed comfortable in that role. He was a sturdily built man and seemed more than man enough for any of his costars. He'as one of those actors that make you glad he's in the movie or TV show that you're watching.
Great post Rick, you have a great family history and lineage in the business.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 01:22
by Rick Farris
Actor Reb Brown . . .
Some of you who attended this past year's CBHOF event met my long time pal, actor Reb Brown.
Before being discovered by a film industry casting director while working as a bouncer at a club in Pasadena, Reb boxed for Johnny Flores and competed in the heavyweight division of the L.A. Diamond Belt tournaments in 1970 & 71. Prior to that he had played football for USC, who recruited him as a running back a season before replacing him with a guy they brought in from a San Francisco Jr. College named O.J. Simpson.
We have been close friends ever since. Reb played "Captain America" in two Universal TV movies, and starred opposite Gene Hackman in "Uncommon Valor", just two of many roles Reb played between the early 70's to mid-90's.
Tonight, at 11pm (PST), Reb will be featured on the Fox network's TMZ, where he will be interviewed about his past roles, and a new one he will be featured in this year. The new role will initiate a "comeback" of sorts for Reb, who has not had a good role since the 90's. I wish my friend luck. By the way, Reb will once again join us at my table at the CBHOF event in June.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 01:31
by Rick Farris
Randyman wrote:Rick Farris wrote:Randyman wrote:I got the western channel recently. I'm reliving my childhood watching all these old westerns; The Virginian, Wagon Train, Have Gun-Will Travel and on and on.
Rick, did your grandfather ever work on any of the old classic westerns? Richard Jaeckel was on the Virginian tonight, he had to be one of the hardest working actor during the 50's, 60's and 70's. He's played everything, cop, priest, cowboy, etc. Ever work with him Rick?
Randy
Westerns . . .
When I first went to work for Michael Landon, an assitant director asked if I was related to Richard Jaeckel. I was asked that several times when I was younger. I guess they saw a resemblence. I never worked with the man, but some of the old timers at the CBS lot in Studio City told me he was a good guy. As for my grandfather, I know that Warner Bros. loaned him to Republic Pictures on several occasions during the 40's & 50's to light some of their Westerns, but which ones I have no idea. My uncle Bob was the lighting gaffer on "How The West Was Won" back in the early 60's. My Grandad did work with James Garner on the original "Maverick" series at Warner's, as well as "The Law Man" and "Sugar Foot" with Will Hutchins. I visited him on all those productions when I was a kid, as Warners had a small Western set on the back lot. The Studio also had an annual Rodeo/Picnic out in Saugus for it's employees, and all the Western stars such as Garner would ride their horses in a parade prior to the rodeo. Of course, that was when real movie makers ran the studios. My grandad, I'm proud to say, was Warner Bros. top light man for many years. He was on a first name basis with studio chief, Jack Warner.
By the way, "The Virginian", "The Big Valley" and "Wagon Train" were all fimed just down the block from where I live today at the CBS lot, which had been Republic Studios until the 60's. The Wild, Wild, West was also filmed there in the 60's. Some of the exteriors were filmed in the West San Fernando Valley at what was known as Warner Ranch. Warner Ranch is now known as Woodland Hills, and is a major real estate development. Other movie ranches were the Spahn Ranch (where the Manson gang holed up) in Chatsworth, Correganville in the north Valley, and the Big Sky movie ranch in Simi Valley, where we filmed exteriors for Little House on the Praire (That was where the Walnut Grove set was built). The North West SFV was not developed in those days and was a perfect backdrop for Westerns. On Little House, I had the pleasure of working with most of the old timers that shot the original Bonanza series. In other words, I can light a Western too, if necessary, and light it GOOD! (Little House is considered a Western production with stage coaches, buck boards, horses, wranglers, etc. and I wore my Tony Lamas when lighting those sets)
Rick, now that you mention it there is a resemblance. Similar features. Richard Jaeckel was not a superstar but he was the epitome of a hardworking and busy actor. He seemed comfortable in that role. He was a sturdily built man and seemed more than man enough for any of his costars. He'as one of those actors that make you glad he's in the movie or TV show that you're watching.
Great post Rick, you have a great family history and lineage in the business.
A little family trivia (from my mother's side) . . .
Randy, my favorite role for Richard Jaekel was one he played in the early 70's. He played the son of Henry Fonda in "Sometimes A Great Notion". The film's title was later changed to "Never Give An Inch". Michael Sarrazin played Jaekel's charactor's brother. I forgt to mention that another Uncle of mine, "Roy Jr.", was the L.D. on the original, "True Grit" & it's sequal, "Rooster Cogburn". He also did the lighting on "The Graduate", and "Catch-22", to name a few. I was named in part for my grandfather, who's first name (Roy) is my middle name. My great grandmother was a full blood Cherokee Indian, and my grandfather was born on Indian Territory in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1900 (his father was white, of English lineage). Ironically, James Garner was also born in Oklahoma and has Cherokee blood, as well. He and my grandfather became friends when he lit Maverick in the late 50's. When we were filming Rockford Files, the series was co-produced by Universal Television & Garner's own production company, "Cherokee Productions". When Garner learned I was Roy Woodside's grandson, and learned that I had an eye for lighting, he gave me my first break as an L.D. for the last season of Rockford. I will never forget my grandad's eyes, which were almost black as coal. I am the only one of his many grandchildren with dark eyes, as my mother is his only child (of five) with dark eyes. For some reason, my grandfather & I had a special bond from the moment I entered this world. He passed when I was 16. I remember my first fight in the Jr. Golden Gloves, which was held at the Teamster's Gym in 1965. I lost that fight, but that was one of my few losses in the juniors. My grandfather and my mom were amazed at little Tony Baltazar. I'm sure he liked all the Baltazar boys, but it was Tony that he would comment on, and the same with my mother. They were amazed at little Tony's ring class. I best stop here, I'm starting to ramble again. Good night guys!
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 02:16
by Rick Farris
bennie wrote:Just out of interest, and just to sound modern, are any of you friends with fighters or ex-fighters on facebook? Drew Docherty accepted my friend request today, a former British bantamweight champion from Glasgow. He was a canny little boxer.
Bennie, as Tom mentioned, I'm also on Facebook and I have quite a few well known boxers on my friend list.
I can't name them all, but if you check my page it lists their names under "Friends". I would guess about fifty????
You will find hundreds at the site, and all will welcome you if decide to join.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 04:21
by bennie
THEHAMMER321 wrote:Tom, I went on facebook but there were about 20 Frank Blatazar's on there, which one is ''our'' Frank ? .
Ditto, I couldn't find THE Frank Baltazar.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 04:28
by bennie
It's the same with Rick and Tom. Facebook is crammed with name-a-likes.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 05:06
by BOXERJOSH
bennie wrote:It's the same with Rick and Tom. Facebook is crammed with name-a-likes.
Here 'ya go boys paste the following into your browser and Frank's FB profile will open:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/prof ... 79&sk=info
-Joshua Hernandez
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 05:18
by bennie
Cheers, Josh.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 08:18
by kikibalt
bennie wrote:Cheers, Josh.
Bennie, is your real name Steve??
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 08:39
by Panzerfaust
Do i smell a Cawcb fb group in the making?
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 08:44
by kikibalt
Panzerfaust wrote:Do i smell a Cawcb fb group in the making?
Get it started Ram....
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 08:45
by Panzerfaust
kikibalt wrote:Panzerfaust wrote:Do i smell a Cawcb fb group in the making?
Get it started Ram....
Hell, im no computer wizard
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 09:05
by bennie
kikibalt wrote:bennie wrote:Cheers, Josh.
Bennie, is your real name Steve??
Yes, mate.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 09:18
by kikibalt
bennie wrote:kikibalt wrote:bennie wrote:Cheers, Josh.
Bennie, is your real name Steve??
Yes, mate.
And all this time you being telling us you are somebody else!!
... ...
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 10:08
by bennie
kikibalt wrote:bennie wrote:kikibalt wrote:
Bennie, is your real name Steve??
Yes, mate.
And all this time you being telling us you are somebody else!!
... ...
I answer to anything, Frankie.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 10:51
by scartissue
It's a little sad that here we are on the day of a welterweight unification match between two undefeated fighters calling themselves welterweight champion and no one says anything about it. Can you imagine no conversation the day of the Leonard-Hearns fight or the Curry-McCrory fight? I'll telly you why. Because absolutely nothing stands out about these two fighters. I know I have seen them both fight but for the life of me I can't recall against who or which one it was. I'm not that far gone guys, but there is no pizzazz here. I will watch tonight in the hopes we'll actually see a good fight. Maybe we will. They do seem to be evenly matched. One fought twice last year and the other fought once and I only recognise about three names on each of their records. Incidentally, the two subjects of tonight's fracas are named Tim Bradley and Devon Alexander. I'll bet Carlos Palomino and Armando Muniz are shitting right about now that their epic 15 rounder will be supplanted in history by these two tonight. I'll bet the buzz in L.A. was electric when Jose Napoles rolled into town to square off against Hedgemon Lewis and Ernie Lopez.
Scartissue
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 10:57
by kikibalt
bennie wrote:kikibalt wrote:bennie wrote:
Yes, mate.
And all this time you being telling us you are somebody else!!
... ...
I answer to anything, Frankie.
Any name but Sue??....
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 11:03
by bennie
Gary McMillan's introduction to the pro ranks went about as smoothly as Richard Keys's recent desperate apology on Talksport.
McMillan was outscored by Scott Woolford on his pro debut at York Hall in November 2006 and then held to a draw by Manchester-based Pole Tomasz Mazurkiewicz in early 2007 in his native Scotland. Two fights, no wins, McMillan looked destined for Palookaville but the young Edinburgh southpaw went away and really worked on the mistakes he had made. "Do you want more bones," a despondent Ace Miller cracked to his bulldog, after the spectacular fall of Miller's heavyweight star John Tate, and the bulldog snorted something that sounded like "yes".
Miller was back in the game, as was McMillan as he rattled off nine straight wins to secure a big all-Edinburgh showdown with Gary Young for the Scottish welterweight title in November 2009 in Glasgow. It was a showdown that came a bit too soon for McMillan, who picked up an early cut and a points defeat after 10 tetchy rounds. No matter, McMillan bounced back to score the biggest win of his career when he stopped the vastly experienced Craig Docherty in nine rounds in October, and now he takes on former British champion and world title challenger Michael Jennings in his first 12-rounder on March 12 in Glasgow.
His chances? Jennings is much the older man at 33 and was stopped on a cut in his last outing by Kell Brook, so McMillan might find himself in the right place at the right time, if boxing is all about timing, which it usually is. The 24-year-old McMillan brings motivation, heavy hands and a good right jab to the fight, while Jennings brings experience, fitness and slick boxing skills, although you wonder about his own motivation after 12 long years as a pro. The Chorley lurcher went in with Puerto Rican great Miguel Cotto in Madison Square Garden in 2009, to be halted in five rounds, and has fought only three times since, including that loss to Sheffield's Brook in a crack at his old British title. Now Michael finds himself fighting a 14-fight opponent, away from home, down the bill, with everyone expecting him to win.
I think he will, but we can expect a big effort from McMillan as, cuts apart, he takes it all the way to the points.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 11:05
by kikibalt
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 11:35
by raylawpc
kikibalt wrote:bennie wrote:kikibalt wrote:
Bennie, is your real name Steve??
Yes, mate.
And all this time you being telling us you are somebody else!!
... ...
So I was the only one here who knew bennie's secret identity?
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 11:46
by kikibalt
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 12:38
by Randyman
The Darling of American Heavyweights
And all around nice guy, Chris Arreola
"Much Ado About Nothing". That pretty much sums up Chris Arreola's performance last night against Joey Abell. Arreola, stopped Joey Abell in the first round last night after a fairly competitive two minutes. I thought Abell should have been let to continue. He didn't seem to be that hurt when the ref stopped the fight. Still, they finally found the perfect fighter (and referee) for Arreola. The fight itself can't seriously be considered anything but a confidence builder.
Arreola has a new trainer in Ronnie Shields. Shields is a fine trainer. Maybe there is till hope for Arreola
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 12:40
by Randyman
scartissue wrote:It's a little sad that here we are on the day of a welterweight unification match between two undefeated fighters calling themselves welterweight champion and no one says anything about it. Can you imagine no conversation the day of the Leonard-Hearns fight or the Curry-McCrory fight? I'll telly you why. Because absolutely nothing stands out about these two fighters. I know I have seen them both fight but for the life of me I can't recall against who or which one it was. I'm not that far gone guys, but there is no pizzazz here. I will watch tonight in the hopes we'll actually see a good fight. Maybe we will. They do seem to be evenly matched. One fought twice last year and the other fought once and I only recognise about three names on each of their records. Incidentally, the two subjects of tonight's fracas are named Tim Bradley and Devon Alexander. I'll bet Carlos Palomino and Armando Muniz are shitting right about now that their epic 15 rounder will be supplanted in history by these two tonight. I'll bet the buzz in L.A. was electric when Jose Napoles rolled into town to square off against Hedgemon Lewis and Ernie Lopez.
Scartissue
Truer words were never said. (sigh)
Maybe, and I'm just being hopeful, that will all change after tonight.....maybe.
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 12:57
by Randyman
My granddaughter Mariah, grandson Nathan and me-Easter Sunday 2001
We'll be leaving in a while to Rose Hills Cemetery. Today would have been my grandson Nathan's 10th birthday. My daughter Meranda is having a small "birthday party" for him. It's going to be a tough day for my daughter.
Randy
Re: Classic American West Coast Boxing
Posted: 29 Jan 2011, 13:23
by CNorkusJr
Randyman wrote:
The Darling of American Heavyweights
And all around nice guy, Chris Arreola
"Much Ado About Nothing". That pretty much sums up Chris Arreola's performance last night against Joey Abell. Arreola, stopped Joey Abell in the first round last night after a fairly competitive two minutes. I thought Abell should have been let to continue. He didn't seem to be that hurt when the ref stopped the fight. Still, they finally found the perfect fighter (and referee) for Arreola. The fight itself can't seriously be considered anything but a confidence builder.
Arreola has a new trainer in Ronnie Shields. Shields is a fine trainer. Maybe there is till hope for Arreola
Reason #765 why the fighters of today turn people off to boxing,my self included. Simply disgraceful. I would think any boxing commission that had the guts,would suspend this guy for just this action. These guys probably couldn't care less. Poster picture for anyone who wants to merge the MMA with Boxing on fight cards !